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Why do some brands of stoves require an OAK?

Post in 'The Pellet Mill - Pellet and Multifuel Stoves' started by RedNeck Wrangler, Jul 27, 2008.

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  1. RedNeck Wrangler New Member

    joined: Jun 6, 2008
    54 posts
    "The Alton Bog" Maine
    What is the difference? Is it a liability issue? Because some stoves call it an option. Don't they all take in air the same way?
    RedNeck Wrangler, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. webbie Administrator

    joined: Nov 17, 2005
    10,939 posts
    Western Mass.
    Yes, and to my knowledge most pellets stoves suggest hooking up the OAK. These stoves use a LOT of air, and sucking it from inside the house can cause a number of problems, including a negative pressure in the house which then affects other systems.
    webbie, Jul 28, 2008
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  3. BrotherBart He Who Moderates

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    21,949 posts
    Northern Virginia
    I am convinced that CO escapes out of the intake on the things during a power failure without a really strong flue draft. No matter who's pellet stove it is.
    BrotherBart, Jul 28, 2008
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